EN: Summer vacation is over for almost everyone, so we can all go back to older projects, which bring joy to our souls. Today I invite you to discover the sequel of the second episode from Girl on the Moon Project, called “5 Tips”, starring Raluca Ghideanu, one of the most talented and appreciated sculptors of the moment, whose video portrait you can watch here.

Povestea continua, nu inainte de a vedea imagini de making of realizate tot de fotograful Felicia Simion . Cat de curand si video-ul de making of.

EN: First you could watch on the blog and on my YouTube channel a video portrait of Raluc Ghideanu, honest and warm, about her profession: sculpture. The line of work is fascinating, so if you haven’t watched the video made by me and Radu in her workshop yet, you have to click here and catch up with your homework.

The second part of this project continues with the style exercise above, made with a talented and ultra-appreciated team of experts in their area, formed by a stylist (Alexandra Caspruf), a make up artist (Dana Argesan), a hair stylist (Florin Noje) and a photographer(Felicia Simion ). You can easily observe that this style exercise aims to highlight the natural beauty, both from the inside and outside, of each heroine of the “Girl on the Moon Project”.

In this manner, by following the style exercises of people like yourself, not public persons, not models, not people used to the camera, I am certain that you will find it easier to identify yourself with them and that you will constantly find new sources of inspiration. Because I am one, and you already know me and you will get to know me over and over again through this blog. But the ladies who will tell their story and who will accept this style exercise within the dearest project of the blog so far, “Girl on the Moon Project”, will always be different, with a different physiognomy, with a different silhouette, with a different universe.

Raluca did great during the photo shooting and was smiling all the time. Well, that’s also thanks to her two wonderful children, who joined us and cheered us up while working. Please note that I can still rock a 3 months old baby to sleep! YES!

Back to the project, everyone explained below the choices they made for this photo shooting and also gave us the 5 tips, which I told you about at the beginning. This swap of tips will bring the essence to our style, but also life, exercise, which speaks to all of us.

I think Raluca looks good in strong items, with special elements and strong chromatic touches. For the first outfit I chose an ethnic inspired printed skirt (Lana, available at Molecule F Concept Store, Promenada), a basic top from Stefanel and pair of chunky heeled sandals from Musette. And for the second one, a red dress from Concept a Trois (available at Molecule F Concept Store, Promenada).

5 Tips from Alexandra Caspruf:

1. Don’t be shy about prints. They can work wonders when chosen correctly and paired with items with impeccable tailoring.

2. Highlight the waistline, wear ’50s inspired skirts or robe dresses, with a V neckline. And the length should be below the knee. 3. Wear heels, but avoid ankle straps sandals. I recommend those which have chunky heels, retro look and creative details. A pair of stilettos, especially if she chooses a model with a twist, would also be very suitable.

4. She can also go with flare jeans in a dark denim shade and wear them with high heels, maybe even hippie clogs. 5. And when it comes to jewelry, I would recommend she wears XXL earrings, statement bracelets and rings and less massive necklaces which add extra volume in the neckline area.

For the photo shooting I have washed the hair in advance with Kerastase Volumifique shampoo and I cut the ends a bit – “just a little refresh”. As a styling base I have used a wild stylers (Beach Waves from L’Oreal Proffesionnel), with some volume foam on the roots (Volum Lift also from L’Oreal Proffesionnel). I blow dried, applying pressure only at the roots so it gets volume and I can maintain a natural hair texture. Then with a curling iron I selected some thicker locks which I curled, just to highlight the wavy effect. At the end I fixed with the same spray with sea water effect Beach Waves, with hairspray Infinium and Shower Shine Wet Domination, from the same L’Oreal Proffesionnel.

5 Tips from Florin Noje:

1. I like Raluca better in dark colors, not black, but shades of dark brown to medium brown.2. For a play of lights and shadows, I recommend she keeps the dark color as the basis color, but with some lights, medium brown highlights, caramelized in length. That creates more movement and volume for the hair.3. As a haircut, I would shorten it a little bit, using a very straight cut, geometrical, with some differences only on the surface, on the top area, to create more volume. 4. As styling, her hair looks very beautiful on a natural texture, just with a product with sea water effect, only blow dried without a hairbrush, the result being a super natural wavy texture. This highlights the play of lights and shadows of the color recommended above. 5. If she wants a more sophisticated hairdo, a super straight one, with a slight volume in the top area, but very slick, following the haircut line, would be very suitable for her.

It’s easy to work with Raluca, especially since she is an old friend. I have worked with her many times and I loved it every time. The make up I did for this photo shooting and which I think is the most suitable for her is “smokey glossy eyes”.

5 tips from Dana Argesan:

1. The first rule for this kind of makeup which is very strong around the eyes is that evening out the foundation is done after the eyes line has been defined first. This way you can get an impeccable finish of the skin. 2. I recommend applying a primer on the eyelids for persistence, especially when he eyes makeup becomes glossy. Instead of the primer you can apply a waterproof eyeshadow in neutral tones, so that it doesn’t affect the chromatics of the makeup. 3. I recommend Raluca to curl her eyelashes before applying mascara. 4. To prevent the transfer in a glossy makeup, you have to apply a waterproof mascara . 5. The gloss effect has to be applied on the eyelids only at the end, through tamponing. The gloss layer has to be very thin so that the makeup doesn’t oxide too quickly.

Raluca Ghideanu has told us more about her profession, sculpture, in the video portrait dedicated to the second Girl on the Moon Project episode, and now she gives us the 5 Tips, dedicated both to those who wish to choose the same path in life, and those who are simply appreciating and respecting this form of art:

5 Tips from Raluca Ghideanu, sculptor:

1. Experiment. Everything can become art, even dust… 2. Don’t try to please anyone. Find your own style and then you will be free. Don’t let yourself be intimidated by those who say everyone can do what you do. Being an artist is a calling, not a job. 3. Even though our work comes from love and it doesn’t tire us, but gives us wings, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t get payed for it. Try to support local and contemporary artists, so we don’t get to the point where we are today about Brancusi’s work. 4. Art needs to be loved, and many times just accepted and not necessarily understood. 5. Cultural food is a valuable gift for our children and it can change our national values in time.

I hope you liked this episode and that you’ll come back to it in time for inspiration, but also for the passion, honesty and the joy Raluca spoke about this fascinating profession with.

I would like to thank the entire team who participated in making the second episode from the “Girl on the Moon Project” from the bottom of my heart:

The project goes on. I would be grateful if you could recommend other women who do their jobs with dedication, passion, who represent an example for all of us and who deserve to be known by more people.

The story goes on, not before you see making of pictures taken by Felicia Simion . The making of video will follow soon .